Diane Archer

Health benefits of a fist bump

Are you interested in reducing your chances of getting the flu this season?  Well then, you might stop shaking hands with folks and start fist bumping them.  That’s what the latest research...

Health screenings may have risks

For a long time now, we’ve heard about the benefits of preventive care, including screenings.  And, preventive care can have many benefits. So, preventive care services are generally covered...

Over-treatment remains a problem

A new JAMA Internal Medicine study reveals that over-treatment remains a problem, even though doctors know that some of the care they provide and tests they order are unnecessary. This unneeded care...

Out-of-network coverage harder to come by

If you’re shopping for health insurance in a state health exchange, you may be hard-pressed to find a plan that covers your out-of-network care. And, that could mean huge out-of-pocket costs...

Can a new kind of housing make us healthier?

Can you imagine a home or apartment redesigned and retrofitted in ways that make us healthier?  The Mayo clinic is partnering with Delos to test the proposition.  They are designing a 7,500 square...

Cutting edge small nursing homes: Green Houses

If you’re looking into nursing homes for yourself or someone you love, consider a Green House.  Green Houses, conceived by Dr. William Thomas, are non-traditional nursing homes that transform...

Emergency room closures are hurting patient care

In the 13 years between 1996 and 2009, the number of emergency rooms has dropped more than 6 percent to 4,594, while emergency department (ED) visits have increased by 50 percent to 136.1 million...